The Senatorial Papers of Claiborne Pell, 1960-1997, Audiovisual Collection

The Senatorial Papers of Claiborne deBorda Pell consists of the records of the Senator and his staff. These files cover the 36 years Pell served as a United States Senator from Rhode Island, beginning in 1960 and ending in 1997. Select broadcast films, VHS tapes, and 16mm films have been digitized and made available in this digital collection. Original materials are held in the University of Rhode Island Libraries.
This collection is part of URI Special Collections, hosted by University of Rhode Island.

Items in this collection

Peace Corps: Shriver

Peace Corps: Shriver

University of Rhode Island

Peace Corps- Shriver: Senator Pell and Sargent Shriver discussing the Peace Corps’ Brazilian program.

Open Convention RI

Open Convention RI

University of Rhode Island

Open Convention- Rhode Island: Senator Pell proposes to amend the Rhode Island Constitution to include an open convention for delegates.

Open Convention

Open Convention

University of Rhode Island

Open Convention: Senator Pell proposing the candidates to release their delegates for the 1968 Democratic Convention.

Older Worker Service Unit

Older Worker Service Unit

University of Rhode Island

Older Worker Service Unit: Senator Pell announcing the establishment of a service unit for older workers by the Department of Labor.

Oil Spill Remediation: Brooke

Oil Spill Remediation: Brooke

University of Rhode Island

Oil Spill Remediation- Brooke: Senator Brooke speaks with Coast Guard Rear Admiral, Anthony DeGarro and environmental lawyer, Jame Bonds on the issue of responding to oil spills in marine habitats.

Oceanology

Oceanology

University of Rhode Island

Oceanology: Senator Pell discussing the study of the oceans and his Sea Grant Colleges program.

Ocean Space Treaty Chamber

Ocean Space Treaty Chamber

University of Rhode Island

Ocean Space Treaty- Chamber of Commerce: Senator Pell and the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussing the governance of the continental seabeds.

Ocean Space Treaty

Ocean Space Treaty

University of Rhode Island

Ocean Space Treaty: Senator Pell discusses his resolution calling for governance of the high seas.

National Health Care Bill

National Health Care Bill

University of Rhode Island

National Health Care Bill: Senator Pell remarks on his bill to provide basic health care benefits to all Americans.

Metric System

Metric System

University of Rhode Island

Metric System: Senator Pell announcing the passage of his bill for the United States to begin adopting the metric system.

Mental Health Fundraiser

Mental Health Fundraiser

University of Rhode Island

Mental Health Fundraiser: Senator Pell announcing an event to raise funds for mental health programs.

Meet the Senators: Pell Family

Meet the Senators: Pell Family

University of Rhode Island

Meet the Senators- Pell Family: Interview with Senators Pell and his family. The unedited copy includes interviews with Senators Burdick, Miller, Metcalf, Hickey, Blakely and their families. (2 of 2)

Marine Sciences

Marine Sciences

University of Rhode Island

Marine Sciences: Senator Pell discussing President Johnson's support for his Sea Grant Colleges bill and marine sciences.

Marine Science Commission

Marine Science Commission

University of Rhode Island

Marine Science Commission: Pell announcement regarding the approval of his Sea Grant College bill by the Marine Science Commission and the Law of the Sea Treaty.

Literacy and Libraries

Literacy and Libraries

University of Rhode Island

Literacy and Libraries: 3 Pell announcements regarding the importance of libraries and their literacy programs.

Law of the Sea Conference

Law of the Sea Conference

University of Rhode Island

Law of the Sea Conference: Senator Pell speaks with Hugh Murrer of the Press Service Information Agency on the Law of the Sea Treaty and other issues relating to maritime law.